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Practical answers to the plumbing questions Marblehead homeowners search for, written by the Marblehead Express Plumbing team.

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Each guide explains what the problem is, what you can safely check yourself and when to call a licensed plumber. Every guide also carries a local note drawn from Marblehead's town and water-supply sources.

Plumbing Guides For Marblehead Homeowners

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Garbage Disposal Installation

Swapping a disposal is a two-hour job. Adding one where there was none is a different project.

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Pipe Lining Sewer Repair

A resin liner can renew a cracked sewer line without trenching the yard. Here is when it works.

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Cast Iron Pipe Lining Cost

What actually drives the price of lining an old cast iron drain, and how to compare quotes.

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Water Meter Leak Test

A ten-minute meter test tells you whether water is escaping when every tap is off.

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High Water Bill

A jump in the bill has a short list of causes. Check usage, rates and fixtures in that order.

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Single Handle Faucet Repair

Most single-handle faucet drips are a cartridge or a seal. Here is how to fix one.

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Boiler Maintenance and Repair

What a yearly boiler service covers, which faults you can check yourself and when to call.

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Sump Pump Installation Time

From a one-hour swap to a multi-day pit install, here is how long a sump pump job really takes.

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Exterior Basement Waterproofing Cost

What pushes the cost of digging down and waterproofing a foundation from outside.

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Slow Kitchen Sink Drain

When a kitchen sink drains slowly but the trap is clear, the cause is further down the line.

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Toilet Always Clogged

A toilet that clogs again and again has a cause. Find it before buying a new one.

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Slow Bathroom Sink Drain

Hair, soap and the pop-up stopper cause most slow bathroom sinks. Here is how to check each.

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How Many Years a Water Heater Lasts

Tank, tankless and heat pump lifespans, and the signs that say it is time to replace.

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Whole House Tankless Water Heater Cost

What goes into the price of a whole-house tankless heater, beyond the unit itself.

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Tankless Water Heater Not Working

Error codes, scale, venting and a frozen condensate line: the common reasons a tankless heater stops.

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